The U.S. Navy's newest destroyer will be christened in honor of Alaska's Sen. Ted Stevens.
Iditarod fans descended on Eastchester Park to watch their favorite dog teams and mushers run down the trail en route to the Campbell Airstrip from Fourth Avenue for the Ceremonial Start of the 51st Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Mushers will pack up their dogs and head to willow for the restart Sunday afternoon.
